Value Collection 221023 Threaded Rod 3/8-16 304 Ss 36in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 221023 is a full-length threaded rod machined to a 3/8-16 thread specification and supplied in a 36-inch (3-foot) length. Constructed from Grade 304 (18-8) stainless steel, this rod delivers corrosion resistance suitable for general-purpose fastening, suspension, and anchoring applications. The 3/8-16 thread profile is a unified coarse (UNC) standard, ensuring broad compatibility with standard hex nuts, coupling nuts, and threaded inserts of the same specification. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, electricians, and general trade contractors use threaded rod like this for hanging pipe, duct, conduit, and equipment supports in both indoor and light outdoor environments.

This rod is suited for residential and light commercial construction and mechanical service work. Typical applications include pipe hanger assemblies, all-thread strut systems, unistrut channel installations, and general structural fastening where corrosion resistance is a priority. The 304 stainless steel alloy performs well in wet, humid, and mildly corrosive environments, making it a practical choice for plumbing chases, mechanical rooms, and exterior-adjacent installations. Sold individually at a 36-inch length, it can be field-cut to required lengths using a reciprocating saw, hacksaw, or abrasive cutoff wheel.

Key Features

• 3/8-16 UNC thread for compatibility with standard hardware
• 36-inch overall length for versatile field cutting
• Grade 304 (18-8) stainless steel for corrosion resistance
• General-purpose designation suitable for a wide range of fastening and suspension tasks
• Full-thread design allows engagement at any point along the rod length

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or supply item compatible with standard 3/8-16 threaded hardware including hex nuts, coupling nuts, and threaded inserts meeting UNC specifications.

Installation Notes

Threaded rod installation is common across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades and typically requires no specialized licensing beyond standard journeyman or contractor certification for the relevant discipline. Use appropriate cutting tools and thread-chasing dies if cut ends require cleanup before use. Follow applicable building codes, including IFGC, IPC, and NEC references, for hanger spacing, load ratings, and seismic bracing requirements. Ensure all mating hardware is rated for use with 304 stainless steel to avoid galvanic corrosion when mixing metals.